yellow

2006, 90 minsSuper 16mm

Directed byNick Peterson/Mary Defreese

StarringEric Schopmeyer, Nora Ryan, Nico Izambard

A collaboration between Portland filmmaker duo Peterson-Defreese and musician Eric Schopmeyer (Slackjaw, Waxwings), "yellow" combines the sensibilities of Ernst Lubitsch's Hollywood musicals of the 1930s and the restrained photographic sense of Yasujiro Ozu to create a unique modern musical exploring the complexities of love, sex and relationships. The story follows cynical Natalie (Nora Ryan) and her interactions with new boyfriend Matt (Eric Schopmeyer) and best friend Christian (Nico Izambard). During filming all of the music was recorded live on set, with the musicians accompanying just off camera, in an effort to capture a sense of naturalness from the (primarily nonprofessional) cast.

Music and Lyrics
Eric Schopmeyer

Art Direction
Mary Defreese

Location Sound
Ryan Shanholtzer

Superman
Sean Stevens

Assistant Director and Location Audio
Jake Parten

Pinch Hitter
Ady Leverette

On-Set Pro Tools Engineer
Don Peterkofsky

Set Photography
Ty Chance

Trombone/Ensemble Leader
Lars Campbell

Bass
Nick Kahl

Viola
Hillary Schoap

Marimba on "I'm Not Convinced"
Eric Scopmeyer

Drums on "Let's Be Prude" and "First Morning"
Jean-Paul Ramos

Drums on "I'm Not Convinced" and "Some Tenderness"Marimba on "Let's Be Prude" and "Reprise"Vibraphone on "First Morning" and "Soliloquy"
Martin Castillo